Homemaker

Lookout Housing and Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Abbotsford, BC, is seeking a Homemaker to perform cleaning duties and maintain tidy resident and shelter spaces, reporting to the Site Manager and aligning with Lookout’s mission and ethics.

You will handle chores, organize supplies, assist residents with hygiene and nutrition, coordinate with volunteers, and adhere to health and safety protocols including respirator fit testing; a strong work ethic and ability to work independently or with a team are

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, change beds, do laundry, keep supplies organized and stocked.
• General cleaning of areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, and washrooms.
• Organize donations and oversee volunteers.
• Assist clients with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed.
• Maintain health and safety practices and respirator fit testing.
• Operate laundry equipment and ensure room cleanliness.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Skills Training

Independent work

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Boundaries with clients

Operate laundry equipment

Self-motivated

Sobriety requirement

Education

Grade 12 + 1 year related experience

First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Equivalent education/training/experience

Job description

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location: Abbotsford, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time Permanent

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

Lighthouse Shelter

Days and Hours of work

Sunday through Thursday

Shift times will be 08:30 - 16:30 Hours

Shifts are 7.5 hours in length

Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$23.89 - 25.54 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Homemaker reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Homemaker performs a variety of cleaning duties ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of resident and/or shelter rooms and communal areas.

Respirator Fit Test Requirement

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

• Clean rooms, change and make beds, do laundry, keep supplies organized and stocked, keep personal care supplies organized.
• General cleaning, laundry, washing, and disinfecting areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, and washrooms.
• Organize donations and oversee and direct volunteers.
• Assist clientele with personal hygiene and nutrition as needed.
• Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted
• Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program
• This role requires the ability to maintain a clean-shaven area where a respirator seal contacts the face and to successfully complete annual fit testing for a half-mask respirator, in alignment with WorkSafeBC and organizational safety requirements

Qualifications & Competence

• Minimum Grade 12 education plus one (1) year of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Ability to manage and organize workload
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Must understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
• Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
• Quick learner and self-motivated
• Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks
• Must be able to operate job related equipment such as laundry machines, etc.
• A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.”

c. BCGEU, Shop Steward

Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.